Business Card Size in South Africa (Plus Design Specs)
Business Card Size questions answered by the team that prints it every day. Platinum Digital Printing runs its own presses, embroidery machines and large-format printers in Randburg, Johannesburg — this guide shares what we tell our own clients, with no sales fog.
The SA Standard
90 x 50mm is the South African standard — it fits every wallet, cardholder and rolodex habit in the market. When in doubt, this is the answer.
US (89×51) and EU (85×55) sizes differ slightly — matching the local standard avoids the odd-one-out look in a stack.
Design File Specs
Build at 96 x 56mm (3mm bleed all round), keep text 5mm inside trim, 300dpi, CMYK, fonts embedded. Round-corner cards use the same file with a corner radius note.
Supply a print-ready PDF with 3mm bleed at 300dpi where possible. Not sure? Send what you have — our prepress team checks every file free and flags problems before they cost you money.
Square and Custom Shapes
Square (55x55mm) and die-cut shapes stand out at the cost of wallet-friendliness. Great for creative industries; risky for corporate distribution.
For exact numbers, send your brief to Platinum Digital Printing — quotes come back within the hour on business days, with a free artwork check and digital proof before anything prints.
Board Weights
350gsm is the professional floor; 400gsm+ with lamination is the premium standard. Anything under 300gsm reads flimsy.
Because production happens in-house at our Randburg centre, Gauteng clients can collect same-day on many products, and national orders courier within 1–3 working days.
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Business Card Size — Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a standard business card in South Africa?
90 x 50mm — the local standard that fits every wallet and holder.
What bleed do business cards need?
3mm on every edge — design file at 96 x 56mm for a 90 x 50mm card.
What thickness should business cards be?
350gsm minimum; 400gsm+ laminated for premium feel.
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